Aortic Insufficiency

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What is Aortic Insufficiency?

The left ventricle of the heart is a muscular chamber. This chamber pumps blood from the heart to the entire body. The blood is pushed through the aortic valve into a major artery, called the aorta. After each heart beat, the valve closes tightly to prevent blood from flowing backwards into the heart.

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What It Is
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Aortic Insufficiency Causes
Causes
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Aortic Insufficiency Risk Factors
Risk Factors
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Aortic Insufficiency Diagnosis
Diagnosis
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Aortic Insufficiency Symptoms
Symptoms
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Aortic Insufficiency Complications
Complications
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Screening for Aortic Insufficiency
Screening
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Aortic Insufficiency Medications
Medications
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Aortic Insufficiency Prevention
Prevention
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Aortic Insufficiency Treatment
Treatment
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Aortic Insufficiency Care
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